Dennilyn Parker

Following completion of a residency in avian, exotic and wildlife medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Parker joined the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences  in July 2003. She is a Diplomate with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian). 

• BSc and DVM, University of Guelph
• MVetSc, University of Saskatchewan
• Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian)

Dr. Parker's research involves avian, exotic and wildlife medicine including projects related to avian renal portal system, ferret diseases and the rabbit's gastrointestinal system.

• Siddle, M.R., Hanak, E., Parker, D.L., Desprez, I.  2020.  Cholecystectomy for the treatment of enterococcal cholecystitis and cholelithiasis in an inland bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps): A case report.  Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 35: 64-68.  https://www.doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2020.08.004

• Desprez, I., Donnelly, T.M., Mayousse, V., Thibaud, J.-L., Parker, D.L., Pignon, C.  2019.  A case of otitis interna in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo).  Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 31: 104-107.  https://www.doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2019.08.003

• Dombrowski, E., McGregor, G.F., Bauer, B.S., Parker, D., Grahn, B.H.  2016.  Blindness in a wild American black bear cub (Ursus americanus).  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 19(4): 340-346.  https://www.doi.org/10.1111/vop.12303

• Parker, D., Sniatynski, M.K., Mandrusiak, D., Rubin, J.E.  2016.  Extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolated from wild birds in Saskatoon, Canada.  Letters in Applied Microbiology, 63(1): 11-15. https://www.doi.org/10.1111/lam.12589

• Gardiner, L.E., Somers, C.M., Martino, J.A., Parker, D.L., Poulin, R.G.  2013.  Balancing the dumbbell: Summer habitats need protection in addition to winter dens for northern snake communities. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 77(5): 975-982.  https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.555

• Fortney, A.N., Poulin, R.G., Martino, J.A., Parker, D.L., Somers, C.M.  2012.  Proximity to hibernacula and road type influence potential road mortality of snakes in southwestern Saskatchewan. The Canadian Field-Naturalist. 126(3): 194-203.  https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v126i3.1360

• Martino, J.A., Poulin, R.G., Parker, D.L., Somers, C.M.  2012.  Habitat selection by grassland snakes at northern range limits: Implications for conservation. The Journal Of Wildlife Management, 76(4): 759-767.  https://doi.org/10.1002/jwmg.313